Betjeman Way
Dacorum, Hertfordshire, England
Reality check: At £570,000, this is a premium entry point. Modest 3% growth over 5 years.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 90).
Workable for families, but safety (45) may concern parents.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 40, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Acceptable. But limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Out of reach (£570,000) or poorly connected (transport 40). Not viable as a first purchase.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Betjeman Way is located in Dacorum, near Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire. Crime is around average for the area, with 93 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 61% of reported crimes. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 206m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £570,000, with moderate growth of 3% over five years. Based on 31 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 12 schools within 2 km, 12 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 155m away. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 56 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 18% within its district.
Score Breakdown
Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.
police.uk crime data (12-month rolling), LSOA-level area, not street-level
OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km
DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops
DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space
HM Land Registry price paid data
GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings
OSM footpath density + connectivity
EPC Register — awaiting public API access
Environment Agency flood zones
Property Market
Detached | Freehold | Market: hot
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Betjeman Way, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Anytime Fitness 1509m · 19 min walk
- PureGym 1607m · 20 min walk
- Hemel Hempstead Sports Centre (Everyone active) 1682m · 21 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Gadebridge Park 323m · 4 min walk
- Gadebridge Park 525m · 7 min walk
- The Forget-Me-Not Memorial Garden 580m · 7 min walk
- The Charter Gardens 671m · 8 min walk
- Friends Garden 967m · 12 min walk
schools (5)
- St Cuthbert Mayne Voluntary Catholic Junior Academy 155m · 2 min walk
- Gade Valley Primary School 273m · 3 min walk
- Laureate Academy 337m · 4 min walk
- The Collett School 425m · 5 min walk
- Micklem Primary School 795m · 10 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Mountfield Road — Dacorum57
- Poets Chase — Dacorum56
- Springfield Road — Dacorum57
- Bencroft Road — Dacorum56
- Sleets End — Dacorum55
Data Transparency
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- OS Open Roads — Crown copyright and database right
- HM Land Registry Price Paid Data — Crown copyright
- police.uk crime data — Open Government Licence v3.0
- OpenStreetMap — ODbL licence
- DfT NaPTAN — Open Government Licence v3.0
- GIAS schools data — Crown copyright
- Environment Agency flood data — OGL v3.0
- DEFRA noise and air quality — OGL v3.0
- ONS Census 2021 — Open Government Licence v3.0
All scores are computed from publicly available government and open data. No proprietary data is used. Scores reflect statistical patterns, not guarantees.
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